I don't know why this gets downvoted, this comment has a lot of truth.
I don't agree with people needing to avoid manipulation tho, in the case of AI it is for some people extremely hard. Its also not the problem, its a symptom.
The real problem is people trying to gain power and wealth, trough any means neccessary.
Democracy and (lightly-regulated-)Capitalism doesn't go well hand in hand in my opinion.
You are aware humans are animals? The differentiation "human" is artificial and made up...